On: I didn't have a contract with my friend and my business tore us apart

[zebra]

After being there I've made two personal rules: 1. No business with friends and relatives 2. If you break #1 write down all negative scenarios and reactions to them and sign this with your party. This gives your friendship a chance to continue

[thatthatis → zebra]

Forget #1, do #2 regardless of who you're going into business with.

[chris_mahan → zebra]

True dat. I learned my lesson.